"unprepossessing" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 外表普通
• 毫不起眼

Definition

不具吸引力或外表普通的人或物，看起來平凡、毫不起眼。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

主要用於正式或書面語環境下，形容外表平凡、不吸引人的人或物，語氣較委婉，沒有侮辱意味，常見於文學或新聞中。

Examples

The building looked unprepossessing, but inside it was beautiful.

這座建築外表**毫不起眼**，但裡面卻很漂亮。

Her unprepossessing dress did not match her cheerful personality.

她的衣服雖**外表普通**，但她的性格很開朗。

The restaurant was unprepossessing, but the food was excellent.

這家餐廳**毫不起眼**，但食物極好。

He may seem unprepossessing, but he’s really clever and funny once you get to know him.

他可能**外表普通**，但熟悉後你會發現他很聰明幽默。

Don’t be fooled by the unprepossessing cover—the book is a masterpiece.

別被這本書**毫不起眼**的封面騙了——它可是傑作。

The house was unprepossessing from the street, but had a cozy charm inside.

這棟房子從外面看**毫不起眼**，但裡面卻很溫馨有魅力。